[Official] Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

[Jaysen]

Hi everyone,

Applications to the Reed Smith Vacation Scheme are now open!

You can use this thread to chat about your applications to the firm. The deadline to apply is the 19th December 2025 at 5pm GMT. Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you want to learn more about Reed Smith first, you can apply to the Open Day on the 23rd September 2025.

Wishing you all the best of luck!

Jaysen

Please note that this thread is kindly sponsored by Reed Smith.

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Vacation Scheme 2026

 

[RikPalmer-ReedSmith]

Good Luck to everyone Applying!

The application journey can be a long one — but keep the end goal in sight: a potential Training Contract! Stay focused, be yourself, and give it your best shot.

Wishing you all the very best!

Rik (Early Careers)

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Hi all, wishing you all the best with applications this cycle! Rik and I are here to answer any questions you might have about the application process or firm.

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Hii @RikPalmer-ReedSmith and @ReedSmithBecca. In the last cycle, I had submitted an application and got to the video interview stage. Could I still use my 'why the firm' answer since that hasn't really changed and it was well written and structured the last time?

 

[RikPalmer-ReedSmith]

Hii @RikPalmer-ReedSmith and @ReedSmithBecca. In the last cycle, I had submitted an application and got to the video interview stage. Could I still use my 'why the firm' answer since that hasn't really changed and it was well written and structured the last time?

Hi Jessica, Good question!

It’s definitely a helpful reference, but I’d suggest giving it a review. A lot can change at a firm in a year, and we regularly update our benchmarks to make sure they reflect the current talent coming through.

 

[vweewcvew]

Hello! Given your rolling deadline for the WVS (19th Dec), would you recommend applying as soon as possible. I have an open day mid-November and was wondering if I should be applying around late Nov/ early Dec?

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Hello! Given your rolling deadline for the WVS (19th Dec), would you recommend applying as soon as possible. I have an open day mid-November and was wondering if I should be applying around late Nov/ early Dec?

Hi, no, we will still consider applications submitted before the deadline and won't close applications early. We don't recommend leaving it until the deadline day but it will be fine to attend the Open Day and then submit your application.